ENGLISH MEDICAL TERM
1. Abscess=
2. Ache=
3. Acid reflux=
4. Acne=
5. Acute=
6. Acute Pancreatitis=
7. Adenoids=
8. Adenoma=
9. Airway=
10. Allergies=
11. Alzheimer's disease=
12. Amniotic Fluid=
13. Analgesic=
14. Anaphylactic shock=
15. Anesthesia=
16. Anesthesiologist=
17. Aneurysm=
18. Angina=
19. Ankle=
20. Anomaly=
21. Anorexia nervosa=
22. Anti-inflammatory=
23. Antibiotic=
24. Antibody=
25. Anticoagulant=
26. Antioxidants=
27. Antiseptic=
28. Aorta=
29. Aortic Valve=
30. Appendicitis=
31. Arthritis=
32. Ascending Colon=
33. Asthma=
34. Atrophy=
35. Auditory Nerve=
36. Autism=
37. Axillary Artery=
38. Axillary Vein=
39. Baby Blues=
40. Back labor=
41. Barrier methods=
42. Benign=
43. Biopsy=
44. Birthmark=
45. Birth certificate=
46. Bladder cancer=
47. Blood Pressure=
48. Blood Pressure Cuff=
49. Blood Pressure monitor=
50. Blood clot=
51. Bloody stool=
TARGET LANGUAGE EQUIVALENT
1. Absceso
2. Dolor
3. Reflujo ácido=
4. Acné =
5. Agudo=
6. Pancreatitis aguda =
7. Adenoides=
8. Adenomas=
9. Vía aérea =
10. Alergias=
11. Enfermedad de Alzheimer=
12. Líquido amniótico=
13. Analgésico=
14. Choque anafiláctico=
15. Anestesia=
16. Anestesiólogo=
17. Aneurisma=
18. Angina=
19. Tobillo =
20. Anomalía=
21. Anorexia nerviosa=
22. Antiinflamatorio=
23. Antibiótico=
24. Anticuerpo=
25. Anticoagulante=
26. Antioxidantes=
27. Antiséptico=
28. Aorta=
29. Válvula aórtica =
30. Apendicitis
31. Artritis=
32. Colon Ascendente=
33. Asma=
34. Atrofia=
35. Nervio Auditivo=
36. Autismo=
37. Arteria axilar =
38. Vena axilar =
39. Melancolía posparto=
40. Trabajo de espalda =
41. Métodos de barrera=
42. Benigno=
43. Biopsia=
44. Marca de nacimiento =
45. Acta de nacimiento=
46. Cáncer de vejiga=
47. Presión Arterial=
48. Manguito de presión arterial =
49. Monitor de presión arterial =
50. Coágulo de sangre =
51. Heces con sangre =
52. Bone marrow= 52. Médula ósea=
53. Bowel movement= 53. Movimiento intestinal =
54. Braxton Hicks contractions= 54. Contracciones de Braxton Hicks=
55. Breast self exam= 55. Autoexamen de mamas=
56. Bronchitis= 56. Bronquitis=
57. Bruise= 57. Moretón =
58. Burn unit= 58. Unidad de grabación =
59. Bursitis= 59. Bursitis =
60. Calf= 60. Becerro=
61. Cancer= 61. Cáncer=
62. Carcinogen= 62. Carcinógeno=
63. Cardiac Arrest= 63. Paro cardíaco =
64. Cardiovascular disease= 64. Enfermedad cardiovascular=
65. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome= 65. Síndrome del túnel carpiano=
66. Catheter= 66. Catéter =
67. Cavity= 67. Cavidad=
68. Celiac disease= 68. Enfermedad celíaca=
69. Cervical Spine= 69. Columna cervical =
70. Cervix = 70. Cuello uterino =
71. Chickenpox= 71. Varicela=
72. Chills= 72. Escalofríos =
73. Cholesterol= 73. Colesterol=
74. Chronic= 74. Crónica=
75. Chronic Pain= 75. Dolor Crónico=
76. Clinical trials= 76. Ensayos clínicos=
77. Coagulate= 77. Coagular =
78. Cold= 78. Frío=
79. Collarbone= 79. Clavícula =
80. Colonoscopy= 80. Colonoscopia=
81. Colorectal cancer= 81. Cáncer colorrectal=
82. Colostrum= 82. Calostro=
83. Coma= 83. Coma=
84. Complex carbohydrates= 84. Carbohidratos complejos=
85. Compound fracture= 85. Fractura compuesta=
86. Congenital Abnormalities= 86. Anomalías congénitas=
87. Congestive heart failure= 87. Insuficiencia cardiaca congestiva=
88. Contraceptive= 88. Anticonceptivo=
89. Contractions= 89. Contracciones=
90. Contusion= 90. Contusión=
91. Cornea= 91. Córnea=
92. Coronary heart disease= 92. Enfermedad coronaria =
93. Cough= 93. Tos =
94. Crohn'sdisease= 94. Enfermedad de Crohn=
95. Cyst= 95. Quiste=
96. Cystic Fibrosis= 96. Fibrosis Quística=
98. Cystitis= 98. Cistitis=
99.Deafness= 99.Sordera=
100.Deep vein thrombosis= 100. Trombosis venosa profunda =
101.Degenerative= 101.Degenerativo=
102.Dehydration= 102. Deshidratación=
103. Dentures= 103. Dentaduras =
104. Depression= 104. Depresión=
105. Dermatitis=
106. Descending Colon=
107. Diabetes=
108. Dialysis=
109. Digestion=
110. Dilation=
111. Disabilities=
112. Discharge=
113. Dispensing=
114. Diuretic=
115. Diverticulitis=
116. Dose/ Dosage=
117. Down Syndrome=
118. Dull Pain=
119. Ear Canal=
120. Ear Drum=
121. Ear Infections=
122. Eating Disorders=
123. Ectopic pregnancy=
124. Edema=
125. Efficacy=
126. Elbow=
127. Electrolytes=
128. Embolism=
129. Encephalitis=
130. Endocarditis=
131. Endometriosis=
132. Endoscopy=
133. Episiotomy=
134. Esophagus=
135. Estrogen Replacement= 135. Reemplazo de estrógenos =
136. Extraction=
137. Eyelid=
138. Eyesight=
139. Fallopian tubes=
140. Family Planning=
141. Fecal transplant=
142. Female=
143. Femur=
144. Fetal monitoring=
145. Fever=
146. Fibromyalgia=
147. Fibrosis=
148. Flu=
149. Forearm=
150. Formulation=
151. Gallbladder=
152. Gallstone=
153. Gangrene=
154. Gastroenteritis=
155. Generalized Anxiety Disord155. Trastorno de ansiedad generalizada
156. Generic Drug=
105. Dermatitis=
106. Colon descendente =
107. Diabetes=
108. Diálisis=
109. Digestión=
110. Dilatación=
111. Discapacidades=
112. Descarga=
113. Dispensación=
114. Diurético=
115. Diverticulitis=
116. Dosis/ Dosis=
117. Síndrome de Down=
118. Dolor sordo =
119. Canal auditivo =
120. Tímpano =
121. Infecciones del oído =
122. Trastornos de la alimentación=
123. Embarazo ectópico=
124. Edema=
125. Eficacia=
126. Codo =
127. Electrolitos=
128. Embolia=
129. Encefalitis=
130. Endocarditis=
131. Endometriosis=
132. Endoscopia=
133. Episiotomía=
134. Esófago=
136. Extracción=
137. Párpado =
138. Vista =
139. Trompas de Falopio =
140. Planificación familiar=
141. Trasplante fecal=
142. Femenino=
143. Fémur=
144. Monitoreo fetal=
145. Fiebre=
146. Fibromialgia=
147. Fibrosis=
148. Gripe=
149. Antebrazo=
150. Formulación=
151. Vesícula biliar =
152. Cálculo biliar =
153. Gangrena =
154. Gastroenteritis=
156. Medicamento genérico=
157. Gestational Diabetes=
158. Glucometer=
159. Glucose=
160. Gonorrhea=
161. Gout=
162. Groin=
163. Gum Diseases=
164. Hearing Aid=
165. Heart Failure=
166. Heart murmur=
167. Heat Stroke=
168. Heel=
169. Hematoma=
170. Hemoglobin=
171. Hemorrhage=
172. Hemorrhoids=
173. Hepatitis=
174. Hernia=
175. Herniated Discs=
176. Herpes simplex=
177. High Blood Pressure=
178. High risk pregnancy=
179. Hives=
180. Hormone replacement=
181. Hydrocephalus=
182. Hypertension=
184. Hyperthyroidism=
185. Hypotension=
186. Hypothyroidism=
187. Hysterectomy=
188. Immunizations=
189. In remission=
190. Indigestion=
191. Infectious Diseases=
192. Infertility=
193. Influenza=
194. Injury=
195. Inpatient=
196. Instep=
197. Iron deficiency anemia=
198. Irritable bowel syndrome=
199. Jaundice=
200. Joint Pain=
201. Juvenile Diabetes=
202. Kidney Stone=
203. Kidney disease=
204. Kidneys=
205. Lactation=
206. Laxative=
207. Lesion=
208. Leukemia=
209. Lumbar=
157. Diabetes gestacional=
158. Glucómetro=
159. Glucosa=
160. Gonorrea=
161. Gota=
162. Ingle =
163. Enfermedades de las encías =
164. Audífono =
165. Insuficiencia cardíaca =
166. Soplo cardíaco =
167. Golpe de calor =
168. Tacón =
169. Hematoma=
170. Hemoglobina=
171. Hemorragia =
172. Hemorroides=
173. Hepatitis=
174. Hernia=
175. Discos herniados =
176. Herpes simple =
177. Presión arterial alta =
178. Embarazo de alto riesgo=
179. Urticaria =
180. Reposición hormonal=
181. Hidrocefalia=
182. Hipertensión=
184. Hipertiroidismo=
185. Hipotensión=
186. Hipotiroidismo=
187. Histerectomía=
188. Inmunizaciones=
189. En remisión =
190. Indigestión=
191. Enfermedades Infecciosas=
192. Infertilidad=
193. Gripe=
194. Lesión =
195. Paciente hospitalizado=
196. Empeine=
197. Anemia por deficiencia de hierro =
198. Síndrome del intestino irritable =
199. Ictericia =
200. Dolor en las articulaciones =
201. Diabetes juvenil =
202. Cálculo renal =
203. Enfermedad renal =
204. Riñones =
205. Lactancia=
206. Laxante =
207. Lesión=
208. Leucemia=
209. Lumbar=
210. Lump= 210. Bulto =
211. Lumpectomy= 211. Tumorectomía=
212. Lungs= 212. Pulmones=
213. Lyme disease= 213. Enfermedad de Lyme=
214. Lymph Nodes= 214. Ganglios linfáticos =
215. Malignant= 215. Maligno=
216. Mammogram= 216. Mamografía=
217. Mastectomy 217. Mastectomía
218. Measles= 218. Sarampión =
219. Meningitis= 219. Meningitis=
220. Menopause= 220. Menopausia=
221. Metastasis= 221. Metástasis=
222. Migraine= 222. Migraña=
223. Miscarriage= 223. Aborto =
224. Mole= 224. Topo =
225. Mononucleosis= 225. Mononucleosis=
226. Multiple sclerosis= 226. Esclerosis múltiple=
227. Mumps= 227. Paperas =
228. Muscle strain= 228. Distensión muscular=
229. Nausea= 229. Náuseas=
230. Necrosis= 230. Necrosis=
231. Nephritis= 231. Nefritis=
232. Non verbal= 232. No verbal=
233. Noninvasive= 233. No invasivo=
234. Nostril= 234. Fosa nasal =
235. Numbness= 235. Entumecimiento =
236. Obesity= 236. Obesidad=
237. Ointment= 237. Ungüento =
238. Optic Nerve= 238. Nervio Óptico=
239. Oral contraceptives= 239. Anticonceptivos orales=
240. Osteoarthritis= 240. Osteoartritis=
241. Osteoporosis= 241. Osteoporosis=
242. Outpatient= 242. Paciente ambulatorio=
243. Ovarian cancer= 243. Cáncer de ovario=
244. Over the Counter Medicati 244. Medicamentos de venta libre =
245. Overdose= 245. Sobredosis=
246. Pacemaker= 246. Marcapasos=
247. Pain= 247. Dolor=
249. Panic attack= 249. Ataque de pánico =
250. Pap smear= 250. Papanicolaou =
251. Paraplegic= 251. Parapléjico=
253. Pericarditis= 253. Pericarditis=
254. Pertussis= 254. Tos ferina =
255. Pharmaceutical Care= 255. Atención Farmacéutica=
256. Placenta= 256. Placenta=
257. Placenta previa= 257. Placenta previa =
258. Pleurisy= 258. Pleuresía=
259. Polycystic ovary syndrome 259. Síndrome de ovario poliquístico =
260. Polyp= 260. Pólipo=
261. Post Partum= 261. Posparto=
262. Postpartum Depression= 262. Depresión posparto=
263. Pre eclampsia= 263. Preeclampsia=
264. Prescription=
265. Prognosis=
266. Prolapse=
267. Prostate=
268. Prosthesis=
269. Proteinuria=
270. Pulmonary Vein=
271. Pupil=
272. Pus=
273. Rash=
274. Relapse=
275. Retina=
276. Rheumatoid arthritis=
277. Rhinitis=
278. Ruptured Appendix=
279. Salivary Glands=
280. Scabies=
281. Scrotum=
282. Seizure=
283. Septic shock=
284. Sharp pain=
285. Shot record=
286. Sickle Cell Anemia=
287. Side effects=
288. Sleep apnea=
289. Sleep study=
290. Spasm=
291. Specialty Drugs=
292. Spine=
293. Spleen=
294. Sprain=
295. Steroids=
296. Stethoscope =
297. Stool culture=
298. Strep Throat=
299. Stroke=
300. Suppository =
301. Sutures=
302. Syringe=
303. Tachycardia=
304. Tear Duct=
306. Tetanus shot=
307. Therapeutic=
308. Thrombosis=
309. Tonsillitis=
310. Tonsils=
311. Toxicology=
312. Traumatic brain injury=
313. Tubal Ligation=
314. Ulcer=
315. Ultrasound=
316. Urinary Incontinence=
264. Prescripción =
265. Pronóstico=
266. Prolapso=
267. Próstata=
268. Prótesis=
269. Proteinuria=
270. Vena pulmonar =
271. pupila
272. Pus=
273. Erupción =
274. Recaída=
275. Retina=
276. Artritis reumatoide =
277. Rinitis=
278. Apéndice roto =
279. Glándulas salivales =
280. Sarna =
281. Escroto=
282. Convulsión =
283. Choque séptico =
284. Dolor agudo=
285. Récord de tiros=
286. Anemia de células falciformes =
287. Efectos secundarios=
288. Apnea del sueño=
289. Estudio del sueño=
290. Espasmo =
291. Medicamentos de especialidad=
292. Columna =
293. Bazo=
294. Esguince =
295. Esteroides=
296. Estetoscopio =
297. Cultivo de heces =
298. Faringitis estreptocócica =
299. Trazo =
300. Supositorio =
301. Suturas=
302. Jeringa =
303. Taquicardia=
304. Conducto lagrimal =
306. Vacuna contra el tétanos =
307. Terapéutico=
308. Trombosis=
309. Amigdalitis =
310. Amígdalas=
311. Toxicología=
312. Lesión cerebral traumática =
313. Ligadura de trompas =
314. Úlcera=
315. Ultrasonido=
316. Incontinencia urinaria=
317. Urine Analysis= 317. Análisis de orina =
318. Uterine bleeding= 318. Sangrado uterino =
319. Vaginal Infection= 319. Infección vaginal =
320. Vaginal Yeast Infection= 320. Candidiasis vaginal =
321. Vaginal discharge= 321. Secreción vaginal=
322. Vasectomy= 322. Vasectomía=
323. Vertebrae= 323. Vértebras=
324. Vertigo= 324. Vértigo=
325. Vitamins= 325. Vitaminas=
326. Vitiligo= 326. Vitiligo=
327. Wheezing= 327. Sibilancias =
328. Windpipe= 328. Tráquea =
329. Wound= 329. Herida=
330. Yeast Infection= 330. Infección por hongos =
DEFINITION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
A tender mass filled with pus caused due to infection.
A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body.
When some of the acidic stomach contents go back up into the esophagus
Long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles
Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
A disease condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas.
Patch of tissue that is high up in the throat, just behind the nose
Benign tumors starting in the epithelial tissue of a gland or gland-like structure
Passage by which air enters and leaves the lungs
Over reaction of the immune system to certain foreign substances.
Brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Fluid surrounding a fetus within the amnion.
Drugs used to achieve relief from pain
Severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
Insensitivity to pain, especially as artificially induced
Doctors who specialize in using medication to keep patients from feeling pain during surgery
A dilatation in the wall of an artery supplying blood to a specific area
Chest discomfort or shortness of breath caused when heart muscles receive insufficient oxygen-rich blood.
Joint in the area where the foot and the leg meet.
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Eating disorder characterized by relentless drive for thinness with a fear of gaining body weight
A drug used to reduce inflammation
Medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
Protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses
Having the effect of retarding or inhibiting the coagulation of the blood.
Substance that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism.
Medication preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
Main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen
One of the four valves in the heart, situated at exit of the left ventricle of the heart where the aorta begins.
Inflammation of the appendix
A condition with swelling and tenderness of one or more joints
Second part of the large bowel
Lung disorder characterized by narrowing of the airways, that are inflamed and constricted, causing shortness of breath, wheezing and cough
A progressive degeneration or shrikage of muscles or nerve tissues.
Nerve responsible for sending sound signals from the ear to the brain
Neurodevelopment disorder that causes a wide range of impairments in social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors
Large blood vessel that conveys oxygenated blood to the lateral aspect of the thorax, the axilla (armpit) and the upper limb
Large blood vessel that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla (armpit) and upper limb toward the heart
Common temporary psychological state right after childbirth when a new mother may have sudden mood swings, irritability and anxiety
Intense pain and discomfort experienced in the lower back during labor
Prevents sperm from reaching the egg cell using a physical barrier.
Abnormal growth of cells that does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body the way cancer can
Obtaining a sample of tissue for laboratory analysis.
Congenital, benign irregularity on the skin which is present at birth or appears shortly after birth
Vital record that documents the birth of a person
Type of cancer, which develops in the urinary bladder
Pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels
A specific type of blood pressure monitor which includes an inflatable cuff
A device to measure the current blood pressure of a person
Mass of fibrin and blood cells formed by the coagulation of blood
Blood present on the feces, which is a symptom for several diseases
Soft, gelatinous tissue that fills the cavities of the bones and produces stem cells.
Last stop in the movement of food through the digestive tract. Defecation
Sporadic uterine contractions that may start around six weeks into a pregnancy
Step-by-step method women can use to examine their breasts
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs
Injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels
Hospital specializing in the treatment of burns
Inflammation of bursae, the fluid filled sacs that cushion the joints
Back portion of the lower leg in human anatomy
Group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body
Substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
Sudden, sometimes temporary, cessation of the heart's functioning.
Conditions of the heart including structural and functional abnormalities.
A condition that causes pain, tingling and numbness in the hand, more commonly at the base of the palm, due to pressure on the median nerve
Flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid
Tooth decay, a hole that forms in the teeth
Chronic immune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion
Superior portion of the vertebral column, lying between the cranium and the thoracic vertebrae
Cylinder-shaped neck of tissue that connects the vagina and uterus
A viral infection characterized by red blisters all over the body.
Feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering which may arise with or without fever.
Waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in the body. Required to make hormones.
Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.Often contrasted with acute.
Persistant or intermittent pain that last for more than 3 months.
Experiments or observations done in clinical research
Change to a solid or semi-solid state
Viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. This results in sneezing, stuffy nose and runny nose.
Thin doubly curved long bone that connects the arm to the trunk of the body.
Imaging test of colon for detection of abnormalities using a colonoscope.
Cancer that begins in the last part of the digestive tract-colon
First form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals (including humans) immediately following delivery of the newborn
State of prolonged unconsciousness where the patient cannot respond to external stimuli.
Made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains
Fractured bone that is also accompanied by damage to the overlying tissues and skin. This results in an open wound.
Defect or abnormality at birth that may impact a child’s ability to function normally
Progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles
Medicines and devices used to prevent unwanted pregnancy
Shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth
Region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise:
Transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber
Condition where the major blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed
Reflex action involving sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract
Abnormal sac in the body filled with fluid or semisolid materials.
Genetic disorder, in which the lungs and the digestive system get clogged with mucus.
Infection or inflammation of the urinary bladder or any part of the urinary system caused by a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli
Hearing impariment.
 condition in which the blood clots form in veins located deep inside the body, usually in the thigh or lower legs
Characterized by progressive deterioration and loss of function in the organs or tissues.
Lack of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes
Removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues
Persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previosuly pleasurable activities.
Inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash
Part of the large intestine from the splenic flexure to the beginning of the sigmoid colon
Group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar
Blood purifying treatment given when kidney function is not optimum.
Breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma
Action or condition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open
Any impairment of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person to do certain activities and interact with the world
Send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas or allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital
Authorized or qualified to make up and give out medicine
Any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine
Inflammation or infection of the pouches formed in the colon (diverticula)
Quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time
Genetic disorder associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate developmental and intellectual disability
A mild discomfort, often difficult to describe, that may be associated with some musculoskeletal injuries or some diseases of the visceral organs
Passage comprised of bone and skin leading to the eardrum, entryway for sound waves
Thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear
Infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear
Mental conditions in which there is a persistent disturbance of eating behaviour and impairment of physical or mental health:
When a fertilized egg attaches outside the uterus. If untreated, it may lead to life-threatening bleeding.
Swelling caused due to excess fluid accumulation in the body tissues
Ability, especially of a medicine or a method of achieving something, to produce the intended result
Region between the arm and the forearm that surrounds the elbow joint
Minerals that are involved in many essential processes in your body
Lodging of an embolus, a blockage-causing piece of material, inside a blood vessel
inflammation of the brain usually caused due to infection
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves
When tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus
Procedure used to look inside the body using an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body
Surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.
Hollow muscular tube that transports saliva, liquids, and foods from the mouth to the stomach
Form of hormone replacement therapy. Women use ERT to help control the symptoms of menopause
Process of removing something, especially by force
Thin fold of skin that covers and protects an eye
A person's ability to see:
Tubes that stretch from the ovaries to the uterus, in the human female reproductive system and that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus
Information, means and methods that allow individuals to decide if and when to have children
Transfer of stool from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract for the purpose of treating recurrent C. difficile colitis
Sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs
Strongest and longest bone in the body, occupying the space of the lower limb, between the hip and knee joints
Checking an unborn baby’s heart rate.
Temperature above the normal range due to an increase in the body's temperature set point
Disorder that affects muscle and soft tissue characterized by chronic muscle pain, tenderness, fatigue and sleep disturbances.
Development of scar tissue as a reparative or reactive process.
Infectious disease caused by influenza viruses that attacks the respiratory system
Region of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist
Mixture on a structure such as a capsule, tablet, or an emulsion, prepared according to a specific procedure
Organ located below the liver that stores the bile secreted by the liver
Solid mass formed within the gallbladder out of solidified bile components
Death of body tissues due to lack of blood flow
Irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines
Condition with exaggerated tension, worrying, and nervousness about daily life events.
Pharmaceutical drug that is equivalent to a brand-name product but does not carry the brand name
Condition in which women develop diabetes during pregnancy
Medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood
Glucose comes from the Greek word for "sweet." It's a type of sugar that the body uses it for energy
Sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It often affects urethra, rectum or throat. Can cause infertility.
Type of arthritis that causes inflammation of joints due to excess uric acid
Junctional area between the abdomen and the thigh on either side of the pubic bone
Bacterial infection which causes inflammation of gums around the base of teeth
Sound-amplifying devices to aid people who have a hearing impairment
Progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles
Heart sounds caused by vibrations resulting from the flow of blood through the heart
Overheat in the body. If untreated, it can damage brain, heart, kidneys and muscles.
Back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch
A collection of blood outside of a blood vessel
Red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates
Escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
Swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins
Inflammatory condition of the liver.
When an organ pushes through a weak spot in surrounding area
Rupture of the disc between the bones of the spine and the soft inner portion of the disc protrudes outside. This causes pain when a nerve is compressed.
Viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex virus, causes genital and oral herpes
When the long-term force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease
When the mother or the fetus has an increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to uncomplicated pregnancies
Kind of skin rash with red, raised, itchy bumps.
Form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause
Excess fluid build-up in cavities of the brain, which results in developmental, physical, and intellectual impairments.
High pressure in the arteries
Over production of hormones by the thyroid gland located at the front of neck
Blood pressure reading below the specified limit (90/60 mmHg)
Condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones
A surgical procedure to remove all or a part of the uterus.
Process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an infectious agent, normaly through a vaccine
Stage during which symptoms are much less severe OR no presence of detected cancer cells in body
When digestion is impaired. It causes persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
Transmissible diseases caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites
Inability to conceive, despite frequent and unprotected intercourse for at least a year.
Infectious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses
Damage to the body caused by an external force
Person who goes into hospital to receive medical care, and stays there one or more nights
Arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
Condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells due to lack of iron
Chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating and fartulence.
Yellowish pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes due to high bilirubin levels
Discomfort, pain or inflammation arising from any part of a joint
AKA Type 1. Chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys
Kidney disease, or renal disease, technically referred to as nephropathy, is damage to or disease of a kidne
One of a pair of organs in the abdomen. They remove waste and extra water from the blood and help keep chemicals balance in the body.
Secretion of milk from the mammary glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young
Substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements
Part of organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease.
Cancer which affects the production and function of blood cells
Abdominal segment of the torso, between the diaphragm and the sacrum.
Compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Surgery to remove abnormal tissue from the breast.
Pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax)
Tick-borne disease caused by bacteria which results in rashes, fever and fatigue.
Small structures that work as filters for foreign substances, such as cancer cells and infections
Tending to invade normal tissue or to recur after removal
An X-ray imaging to detect for presence of tumor or lump in breast.
Surgical removal of one or both breasts, usually carried out to treat breast cancer
Respiratory tract viral infection commonly found in children. Symptoms start with cough, fever and then the skin rash shows up.
Infection of meninges, protective tissue of the brain.
Natural process of aging when the ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones, and there are no monthly periods for consecutive twelve months.
Development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer
Severe throbbing pain, generally experienced on one side of the head.
Spontaneous loss of fetus before the 20th week.
A visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa.
An infection usually caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV).
A disease in which the immune system attacks the protective layer around nerve fibers and causes Inflammation and lesions
A viral infection affecting the salivary glands, causing swelling in one or both of these glands.
Injury to a muscle or a tendon
Sickness in the stomach with an urge to vomit.
Cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue
Inflammation of the kidneys. This causes swelling of the face, hands, feet and legs, blood pressure, blood in urine, and reduced kidney function.
Transmission of a message without the use of words.
Not involving the introduction of instruments into the body
The two orifices of the nose
A partial or total lack of sensation in a body part.
Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation.
Smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes
Second pair of cranial nerves, transmitting impulses to the brain from the retina at the back of the eye.
Hormone-containing medications that are taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy
Inflammation of one or more joints. Most common form of arthritis that affects joints in the hand, spine, knees and hips.
A condition when bone strength weakens and is susceptible to fracture.
Patient who attends a hospital for treatment without staying overnight
Cancer that arises from different cells of the ovaries, the paried female reproductive organ.
Medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription
Excessive and dangerous dose of a drug
Small device implante) in the chest to help control abnormal heartbeat.
Unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury:
Sudden episode of intense anxiety accompanied by a feeling of impending doom and frightening physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, or naus
Test for precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix.
Impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities
Inflammation of the pericardium, outer muscle layer of the heart.
Highly contagious airway infection that primarily affects children.
Direct, responsible provision of medication-related care for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life
Temporary fetal organ. Plays critical roles in facilitating nutrient, gas and waste exchange between the physically separate maternal and fetal circulations
When the placente covers the opening of the cervix.
Inflammation of the pleura, thin layer of tissue that lines the lungs and chest wall.
Most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, named after the characteristic cysts which may form on the ovaries
Abnormal clump of cells that grow inside the body.
Following childbirth
Mood disorder or depression that occurs in mothers after the birth of a baby
Condition that develops in pregnant women, it is marked by high blood pressure and presence of proteins in urine.
Instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be issued with a medicine or treatment:
Opinion, based on medical experience, of the likely course of a medical condition
When organs fall down or slip out of place. Used for organs protruding through the vagina, rectum, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart
Accessory gland of the male reproductive system and a muscle-driven mechanical switch between urination and ejaculation.
Artificial body part, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant
Presence of protein, usually albumin, in urine.
Veins that transfer oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
Black hole located in the center of the iris of the eye that allows light to strike the retina
Thick liquid consisting of dead tissue, cells, and bacteria, produced in infected tissue.
Any area of irritated or swollen skin on the body
Deterioration in someone's state of health after a temporary improvement
Innermost, light-sensitive layer of tissue of the eye.
Chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the joints.
Inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose. This causes stuffy nose and sneezing.
A break or tear in the appendix, usually due to appendicitis
Glands that produce saliva in the mouth, which helps with digestion, lubrication, and cleaning.
An intensely itchy rash caused by a mite.
Sac of skin that contains important parts of the male reproductive system
Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain which can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and consciousness.
Widespread infection causing organ failure and dangerously low blood pressure.
Sudden, intense spike of pain
A document where all the vaccines received by the person are listed.
Inherited blood disorder. Red blood cells (RBCs) become sickle/crescent shaped.
Secondary and undesirable effect of a drug or medical treatment:
Disorder where breathing is interrupted repeatedly during sleep.
Sleep study that monitors several parameters to diagnose sleep disorders.
Sudden involuntary, and usually painful contraction of a muscle
High-cost engineered drugs used to treat complex conditions that require special storage, handling, administration, and patient education, monitoring, and management.
Flexible column extending from neck to tail, made of a series of bones, the vertebrae
Organ that produces lymphocytes, which are important elements in the immune system
Injury resulting in the stretching or tearing of ligaments within a joint
Biologically active organic compound. Biological functions: components of cell membranes and as signaling molecules
Acoustic medical device for listening to internal sounds of the body
Examines stool samples for organisms that may be causing disease.
Bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils.
When the supply of blood to the brain is reduced or blocked completely
Medical preparation to be inserted into the rectum or vagina to dissolve
Fiber used to sew parts of the living body
Tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting o
Disorder with heartbeats faster than usual, greater than 100 beats per minute.
Duct that conveys tears from the eye to the nasal cavity.
Toxoid vaccine used to prevent tetanus.
Branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and the action of remedial agents.
Formationof a blood clot in a blood vessel.
Inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat
Set of lymphoid organs that play an important role in the immune system
Analysis of toxins, intoxicating or banned substances, and prescription medications present in a person's body:
Brain-damaging head injury by external force or mechanism.
Surgery to close a woman's fallopian tubes to avoid pregnancy.
Open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane which fails to heal
Imaging test to examine the internal organs using sound waves.
Involuntary loss of urine.
Tests to examine the urine contents for any abnormalities.
Heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus
Inflammation of the vagina
Fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina.
A mixture of fluid, cells, and bacteria that lubricates and protects the vagina.
Minor surgery to block sperm from reaching the semen.
33 Individual, interlocking bones that form the spinal column.
Sensation of spinning experienced even when perfectly still.
Organic substances necessary in small quantities for normal health and growth.
When the pigment cells of the skin are destroyed causing affected areas to turn pale
Whistling sound that's heard in the respiratory airway when breathing.
Cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.
A break in the continuity of a body tissue due to an external action.
Fungal infection due to any type of Candida.
hdrawing fluids
ENGLISH MEDICAFULL NAME IN ENGLISH TARGET LANGUAGE EQUIVALENT
1. ADD Attention Deficit Disorder Desorden de déficit de atención
2. ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Desorden hiperactivo y deficit de atencion
3. AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Síndrome de Inmuno-Deficiencia Adquirida
4. BM Bowel Movement Defecación
5. BMI Body Mass Index Índice de masa corporal
6. CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Reanimación cardiopulmonar
7. CBC Complete Blood Count Hemograma completo
8. COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica
9. CT SCAN Computerized Tomography Scan Exploración de tomografía computarizada
10. CAT SCAN Camputerized Axial Tomography Scan Tomografía Axial Computarizada
11. DNR Do Not Resuscitate No resucitar
12. DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid Ácido desoxirribonucleico
13. DPT Diphteria, Pertussis and Tetanus Difteria, tos ferina y tétanos
14. D&C Dilation and Curettage Dilatación y Curetaje
15. EEG Electroencephalogram Electroencefalograma
16. EKG Electrocardiogram Electrocardiograma
17. EMG Electromyogram electromiograma
18. EMS Emergency Medical Service Servicio de Emergencias Médicas
19. ENT Ear, Nose and Throat Oído, Nariz y Garganta
20. ER Emergency Room Sala de emergencias
21. G-TUBE Gastric Tube Sonda Gástrica
22. GERD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico
23. GI Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal
24. HIV Human Inmunodeficiency Virus Virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana
25. HPV Human Papilloma Virus Virus del papiloma humano
26. ICU Intensive Care Unit Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos
27. IUD Intrauterine Device Dispositivo intrauterino
28. IV Intravenous Intravenoso
29. L&D Labor and Delivery Trabajo y entrega
30. MG Milligram Miligramo
31. ML Milliliter Mililitro
32. MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging Imagen de resonancia magnética
33.MS Multiple Sclerosis Esclerosis múltiple
34. NICU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Unidad de cuidado intensivo neonatal
35. NPO Nothing By Mouth (Nulla Per Os) Nada Por La Boca (Nulla Per Os)
36.OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Trastorno obsesivo compulsivo
37. OR Operating Room Sala de operaciones
38. OT Occupational Theraphy Terapia Ocupacional
39. PACU Postanesthesia Care Unit Unidad de Cuidados Postanestésicos
40. PAP TEST Pap Smear Test Prueba de Papanicolaou
41. PCP Primary Care Physician Médico de atención primaria
42. PMS Premenstrual Syndrome Síndrome premenstrual
43. PT Physical Therapy Terapia física
44. PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Trastorno de estrés postraumático
45. POST-OP Post-Operation Post operacion
46. PRE-OP Pre-Operation Preoperatorio
47. SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Síndrome de muerte súbita infantil
48. STD Sexually Transmitted Disease Enfermedad de transmisión sexual
49. STREP Streptococus estreptococo
50. T&A Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Amigdalectomía y Adenoidectomía
51. TB Tuberculosis Tuberculosis
52. UTI Urinary Tract Infection Infección del tracto urinario
DEFINITION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by excessive amounts of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by excessive amounts of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Chronic, potentially life-threatening condition that interferes body's ability to fight infection and disease
Last stop in the movement of food through the digestive tract
A person’s weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in meters (or feet).
Emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore sponta
Blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders
Disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms like progressive breathlessness and cough
Computerized x-ray imaging procedure in which a narrow beam of x-rays is aimed at a patient and quickly rotated around the body
The old name given to a CT scan, still widely used despite being deprecated
Surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened and a thin instrument is inserted so that the uterine lining can be scraped with a curette to remove abnormal tissues
Medical directive that means to not bring someone back to life or consciousness in the event they become unresponsive.
Self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
A combined vaccine given to small children. Might also appear as T-DAP
Test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp
Records the electrical signals in the heart. It's a common and painless test used to quickly detect heart problems and monitor the heart's health
Diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons)
This term refers to the medical professionals who respond to 911 calls and treat and transport people in crisis health situations
An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) specializes in everything having to do with those parts of the body. They’re also called otolaryngologists.
Medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine, the acute care of patients who present without prior appointment; either by their own means or by that
A surgically placed device used to give direct access to a child's stomach for supplemental feeding, hydration or medication
Chronic digestive disease where the liquid content of the stomach refluxes into the esophagus, the tube connecting the mouth and stomach
Relating to the stomach and the intestines.
Weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. Causes AIDS.
A group of viruses that infect the skin or moist areas of the body. This results in warts on various parts of the body.
Special department of a hospital or health care facility that provides intensive care medicine. They cater to patients with severe or life-threatening illnesses and injurie
Small, often T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy
Administration of fluids into a vein by means of a steel needle or plastic catheter
Process of childbirth. Contractions of the uterus and changes in the cervix (the opening of the uterus) prepare a woman's body to give birth. Then the baby is born, an
Unit of mass or weight equal to 1/1000 of a gram
Unit of volume equal to 1/1000 of a liter
Medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the body, using strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate images
A disease that affects the central nervous system. The immune system attacks the myelin, the protective layer around nerve fibers and causes Inflammation and lesio
Intensive care unit (ICU) specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants. Neonatal refers to the first 28 days of life.
Patients who should not receive fluid or solids by mouth
Mental and behavioral disorder in which an individual has intrusive thoughts and/or feels the need to perform certain routines repeatedly to the extent where it induce
A special room in which people are operated on in a hospital
Use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals, groups, or communities
A specialty unit in a hospital for giving postanesthesia care (care of patients recovering from anesthesia and intravenous sedation); formerly called recovery room.
Screening test that tests for precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix
Physician who provides both the first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern
Physical and emotional symptoms experienced days before a woman’s period. This results in mood swings, carving for food and depression.
The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery
Mental health condition that develops following a traumatic event characterized by intrusive thoughts about the incident, recurrent distress/anxiety, flashback and avo
Relating to, occurring in, or being the period following a surgical operation
Preparation and management of a patient prior to surgery
Sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than one year old.
A disease caused by infection passed through unprotected sexual contact.
Bacterium of a genus that includes the agents of souring of milk and dental decay, and haemolytic pathogens causing various infections such as scarlet fever and pn
A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils, while an adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids. If done together, are known as T&A.
A contagious infection caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs but can also affect any other organ including bone, brain and spine.
Infection of any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
t care, close supervision from life support equipment and medication in order to ensure normal bodily functions
ENGLISH GENERIC NAME SPANISH GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME
Allopurinol Alopurinol Zyloprim
Alprazolam Alprazolam Xanax
Amlodipine Amlodipina Norvasc
Amoxicillin Amoxicilina Amoxil
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Amoxicilina/Clavulanato de Potasio Augmentin XR
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine Anfetamina/Dextroanfetamina Adderall
Atenolol Atenolol Tenormin
Atorvastatin Calcium Atorvastatina Calcica Lipitor
Azithromycin Azitromicina Zithromax
Bupropion Bupropión Wellbutrin
Carvedilol Carvedilol Coreg
Citalopram Citalopram Celexa
Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Plavix
Cyclobenzaprine Ciclobenzaprina Flexeril
Duloxetine Duloxetina Cymbalta
Escitalopram Escitalopram Lexapro
Fenofibrate Fenofibrato Tricor
Fluoxetine Fluoxetina Prozac
Fluticasone Fluticasona Flonase
Furosemide Furosemida Lasix
Gabapentin Gabapentina Neurontonin
Hydrochlorothiazide Hidroclorotiazida Microzide
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Hidrocodona/Acetaminofeno Lortab
Levothyroxine Levotiroxina Synthroid
Lisinopril Lisinopril Prinivil
Lisinopril/HCTZ Lisinopril/Hidroclorotiazida Zestoretic
Losartan Losartán Cozaar
Losartan Potassium Losartan Potasico Cozaar
Meloxicam Meloxicam Mobic
Metformin Metformina Glucophage
Methylprednisolone Metildprednisolona Medrol
Metoprolol Metoprolol Lopressor
Metroprolol ER Metoprolol ER Toprol XL
Montelukast Montelukast Singulair
Omeprazole Omeprazol Prilosec
Pantoprazole Pantoprazol Protonix
Potassium Chloride Cloruro de Potasio Klor-Con
Pravastatin Pravastatina Pravachol
Prednisone Prednisona Deltasone
Rosuvastatin Calcium Rosuvastatina Calcica Crestor
Sertraline Setralina Zoloft
Simvastatin Simvastatina Zocor
Tadalafil Tadalafilo Cialis
Tamsulosin Tamsulosina Flomax
Tramadol Tramadol Ultram
Trazodone Trazodona Oleptro
Venlafaxine Venlafaxina Effexor
Salbutamol (Albuterol) Salbutamol (Albuterol) Ventolin
Warfarin Warfarina Coumadin
Zolpidem Zolpidem Ambien
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Synthetic drug which inhibits uric acid formation, used to treat gout and related conditions.
Used in short-term management of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and nausea due to chemotherapy.
Calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.
Antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. These include middle ear infection, strep throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections among others
Combination medicine used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infection
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine combination is used to treat (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Beta blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain.
Used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.
Bupropion is an antidepressant used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, other mental/ mood disorders, and smoking cessation.
Medication used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure (CHF), and left ventricular dysfunction in people who are otherwise stable
An antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social p
Prescription medication used to prevent heart attack or stroke.
Medication used for muscle spasms from musculoskeletal conditions of sudden onset.
Medication used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain and central sensitization.
Antidepressant from the group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is used to treat certain types of depression and anxiety.
Oral medication of the fibrate class used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels.
Used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions.
Liquid to spray in the nose. Used to relieve hay fever, and other allergy symptoms, or nonallergic rhinitis,
Synthetic compound with a strong diuretic action, used especially in the treatment of oedema.
First-line medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain caused by diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and central pain.
Diuretic medication often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid build up.
Combination medicine used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.
Used to treat hypothyroidism, including Hashimoto's disease and a severe form known as myxedema coma. It may also be used to treat and prevent certain types of thyroid t
Used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and after heart attacks. For high blood pressure it is usually a first-line treatment. It is also used to prevent kidney problems in
Lisinopril works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get
Medication used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used for diabetic kidney disease, heart failure, and left ventricular enlargement.
Medication used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used for diabetic kidney disease, heart failure, and left ventricular enlargement.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis.
Main first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Primarily prescribed for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It is either used at low doses for chronic illnesses or used concomitantly at high doses during ac
Beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina.
Beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation. Used to treat angina and hypertension.
Medication used in the maintenance treatment of asthma. It is generally less preferred for this use than inhaled corticosteroids.
Medication used in the treatment of GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people who are
Proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of stomach ulcers, short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis due to GERD, healing of erosive esophagitis, and pathological hy
Common means to treat low blood potassium, although it can also be given intravenously.
Used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treating abnormal lipids.
Synthetic drug similar to cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukaemia.
Anti-inflammatory agent, a CETP inhibitor and a cardioprotective agent.
Antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class
Used along with exercise, diet, and weight loss to decrease elevated lipid levels. It is also used to decrease the risk of heart problems in those at high risk.
Medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Medication used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis and to help with the passage of kidney stones.
Opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.
Antidepressant medication. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and difficulties with sleep.
Antidepressant medication of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic di
Medication that opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs. Used to treat asthma, including asthma attacks, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and COPD.
Commonly used to prevent blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and to prevent stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation, valvular heart dise
Medication primarily used for the short-term treatment of sleeping problems.
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ENGLISH MEDICAL TERM TARGET LANGUAGE EQUIVALENT ENGLISH MEDICAL TERM TARGET LANGUAGE EQUIVALENT ENGLISH MEDICAL TERM TARGET LANGUAGE EQUIVALENT
1. Abscess= 1. Absceso 51. Bloody stool= 51. Heces con sangre = 101.Degenerative= 101.Degenerativo=
2. Ache= 2. Dolor 52. Bone marrow= 52. Médula ósea= 102.Dehydration= 102. Deshidratación=
3. Acid reflux= 3. Reflujo ácido= 53. Bowel movement= 53. Movimiento intestinal = 103. Dentures= 103. Dentaduras =
4. Acne= 4. Acné = 54. Braxton Hicks contractions= 54. Contracciones de Braxton Hicks= 104. Depression= 104. Depresión=
5. Acute= 5. Agudo= 55. Breast self exam= 55. Autoexamen de mamas= 105. Dermatitis= 105. Dermatitis=
6. Acute Pancreatitis= 6. Pancreatitis aguda = 56. Bronchitis= 56. Bronquitis= 106. Descending Colon= 106. Colon descendente =
7. Adenoids= 7. Adenoides= 57. Bruise= 57. Moretón = 107. Diabetes= 107. Diabetes=
8. Adenoma= 8. Adenomas= 58. Burn unit= 58. Unidad de grabación = 108. Dialysis= 108. Diálisis=
9. Airway= 9. Vía aérea = 59. Bursitis= 59. Bursitis = 109. Digestion= 109. Digestión=
10. Allergies= 10. Alergias= 60. Calf= 60. Becerro= 110. Dilation= 110. Dilatación=
11. Alzheimer's disease= 11. Enfermedad de Alzheimer= 61. Cancer= 61. Cáncer= 111. Disabilities= 111. Discapacidades=
12. Amniotic Fluid= 12. Líquido amniótico= 62. Carcinogen= 62. Carcinógeno= 112. Discharge= 112. Descarga=
13. Analgesic= 13. Analgésico= 63. Cardiac Arrest= 63. Paro cardíaco = 113. Dispensing= 113. Dispensación=
14. Anaphylactic shock= 14. Choque anafiláctico= 64. Cardiovascular disease= 64. Enfermedad cardiovascular= 114. Diuretic= 114. Diurético=
15. Anesthesia= 15. Anestesia= 65. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome= 65. Síndrome del túnel carpiano= 115. Diverticulitis= 115. Diverticulitis=
16. Anesthesiologist= 16. Anestesiólogo= 66. Catheter= 66. Catéter = 116. Dose/ Dosage= 116. Dosis/ Dosis=
17. Aneurysm= 17. Aneurisma= 67. Cavity= 67. Cavidad= 117. Down Syndrome= 117. Síndrome de Down=
18. Angina= 18. Angina= 68. Celiac disease= 68. Enfermedad celíaca= 118. Dull Pain= 118. Dolor sordo =
19. Ankle= 19. Tobillo = 69. Cervical Spine= 69. Columna cervical = 119. Ear Canal= 119. Canal auditivo =
20. Anomaly= 20. Anomalía= 70. Cervix = 70. Cuello uterino = 120. Ear Drum= 120. Tímpano =
21. Anorexia nervosa= 21. Anorexia nerviosa= 71. Chickenpox= 71. Varicela= 121. Ear Infections= 121. Infecciones del oído =
22. Anti-inflammatory= 22. Antiinflamatorio= 72. Chills= 72. Escalofríos = 122. Eating Disorders= 122. Trastornos de la alimentación=
23. Antibiotic= 23. Antibiótico= 73. Cholesterol= 73. Colesterol= 123. Ectopic pregnancy= 123. Embarazo ectópico=
24. Antibody= 24. Anticuerpo= 74. Chronic= 74. Crónica= 124. Edema= 124. Edema=
25. Anticoagulant= 25. Anticoagulante= 75. Chronic Pain= 75. Dolor Crónico= 125. Efficacy= 125. Eficacia=
26. Antioxidants= 26. Antioxidantes= 76. Clinical trials= 76. Ensayos clínicos= 126. Elbow= 126. Codo =
27. Antiseptic= 27. Antiséptico= 77. Coagulate= 77. Coagular = 127. Electrolytes= 127. Electrolitos=
28. Aorta= 28. Aorta= 78. Cold= 78. Frío= 128. Embolism= 128. Embolia=
29. Aortic Valve= 29. Válvula aórtica = 79. Collarbone= 79. Clavícula = 129. Encephalitis= 129. Encefalitis=
30. Appendicitis= 30. Apendicitis 80. Colonoscopy= 80. Colonoscopia= 130. Endocarditis= 130. Endocarditis=
31. Arthritis= 31. Artritis= 81. Colorectal cancer= 81. Cáncer colorrectal= 131. Endometriosis= 131. Endometriosis=
32. Ascending Colon= 32. Colon Ascendente= 82. Colostrum= 82. Calostro= 132. Endoscopy= 132. Endoscopia=
33. Asthma= 33. Asma= 83. Coma= 83. Coma= 133. Episiotomy= 133. Episiotomía=
34. Atrophy= 34. Atrofia= 84. Complex carbohydrates= 84. Carbohidratos complejos= 134. Esophagus= 134. Esófago=
35. Auditory Nerve= 35. Nervio Auditivo= 85. Compound fracture= 85. Fractura compuesta= 135. Estrogen Replacement= 135. Reemplazo de estrógenos =
36. Autism= 36. Autismo= 86. Congenital Abnormalities= 86. Anomalías congénitas= 136. Extraction= 136. Extracción=
37. Axillary Artery= 37. Arteria axilar = 87. Congestive heart failure= 87. Insuficiencia cardiaca congestiva= 137. Eyelid= 137. Párpado =
38. Axillary Vein= 38. Vena axilar = 88. Contraceptive= 88. Anticonceptivo= 138. Eyesight= 138. Vista =
39. Baby Blues= 39. Melancolía posparto= 89. Contractions= 89. Contracciones= 139. Fallopian tubes= 139. Trompas de Falopio =
40. Back labor= 40. Trabajo de espalda = 90. Contusion= 90. Contusión= 140. Family Planning= 140. Planificación familiar=
41. Barrier methods= 41. Métodos de barrera= 91. Cornea= 91. Córnea= 141. Fecal transplant= 141. Trasplante fecal=
42. Benign= 42. Benigno= 92. Coronary heart disease= 92. Enfermedad coronaria = 142. Female= 142. Femenino=
43. Biopsy= 43. Biopsia= 93. Cough= 93. Tos = 143. Femur= 143. Fémur=
44. Birthmark= 44. Marca de nacimiento = 94. Crohn'sdisease= 94. Enfermedad de Crohn= 144. Fetal monitoring= 144. Monitoreo fetal=
45. Birth certificate= 45. Acta de nacimiento= 95. Cyst= 95. Quiste= 145. Fever= 145. Fiebre=
46. Bladder cancer= 46. Cáncer de vejiga= 96. Cystic Fibrosis= 96. Fibrosis Quística= 146. Fibromyalgia= 146. Fibromialgia=
47. Blood Pressure= 47. Presión Arterial= 98. Cystitis= 98. Cistitis= 147. Fibrosis= 147. Fibrosis=
48. Blood Pressure Cuff= 48. Manguito de presión arterial = 99.Deafness= 99.Sordera= 148. Flu= 148. Gripe=
49. Blood Pressure monitor= 49. Monitor de presión arterial = 100.Deep vein thrombosis= 100. Trombosis venosa profunda = 149. Forearm= 149. Antebrazo=
50. Blood clot= 50. Coágulo de sangre = 150. Formulation= 150. Formulación=
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151. Gallbladder= 151. Vesícula biliar = 201. Juvenile Diabetes= 201. Diabetes juvenil = 251. Paraplegic= 251. Parapléjico=
152. Gallstone= 152. Cálculo biliar = 202. Kidney Stone= 202. Cálculo renal = 253. Pericarditis= 253. Pericarditis=
153. Gangrene= 153. Gangrena = 203. Kidney disease= 203. Enfermedad renal = 254. Pertussis= 254. Tos ferina =
154. Gastroenteritis= 154. Gastroenteritis= 204. Kidneys= 204. Riñones = 255. Pharmaceutical Care= 255. Atención Farmacéutica=
155. Generalized Anxiety Disorder= 155. Trastorno de ansiedad generalizada = 205. Lactation= 205. Lactancia= 256. Placenta= 256. Placenta=
156. Generic Drug= 156. Medicamento genérico= 206. Laxative= 206. Laxante = 257. Placenta previa= 257. Placenta previa =
157. Gestational Diabetes= 157. Diabetes gestacional= 207. Lesion= 207. Lesión= 258. Pleurisy= 258. Pleuresía=
158. Glucometer= 158. Glucómetro= 208. Leukemia= 208. Leucemia= 259. Polycystic ovary syndrome= 259. Síndrome de ovario poliquístico =
159. Glucose= 159. Glucosa= 209. Lumbar= 209. Lumbar= 260. Polyp= 260. Pólipo=
160. Gonorrhea= 160. Gonorrea= 210. Lump= 210. Bulto = 261. Post Partum= 261. Posparto=
161. Gout= 161. Gota= 211. Lumpectomy= 211. Tumorectomía= 262. Postpartum Depression= 262. Depresión posparto=
162. Groin= 162. Ingle = 212. Lungs= 212. Pulmones= 263. Pre eclampsia= 263. Preeclampsia=
163. Gum Diseases= 163. Enfermedades de las encías = 213. Lyme disease= 213. Enfermedad de Lyme= 264. Prescription= 264. Prescripción =
164. Hearing Aid= 164. Audífono = 214. Lymph Nodes= 214. Ganglios linfáticos = 265. Prognosis= 265. Pronóstico=
165. Heart Failure= 165. Insuficiencia cardíaca = 215. Malignant= 215. Maligno= 266. Prolapse= 266. Prolapso=
166. Heart murmur= 166. Soplo cardíaco = 216. Mammogram= 216. Mamografía= 267. Prostate= 267. Próstata=
167. Heat Stroke= 167. Golpe de calor = 217. Mastectomy 217. Mastectomía 268. Prosthesis= 268. Prótesis=
168. Heel= 168. Tacón = 218. Measles= 218. Sarampión = 269. Proteinuria= 269. Proteinuria=
169. Hematoma= 169. Hematoma= 219. Meningitis= 219. Meningitis= 270. Pulmonary Vein= 270. Vena pulmonar =
170. Hemoglobin= 170. Hemoglobina= 220. Menopause= 220. Menopausia= 271. Pupil= 271. pupila
171. Hemorrhage= 171. Hemorragia = 221. Metastasis= 221. Metástasis= 272. Pus= 272. Pus=
172. Hemorrhoids= 172. Hemorroides= 222. Migraine= 222. Migraña= 273. Rash= 273. Erupción =
173. Hepatitis= 173. Hepatitis= 223. Miscarriage= 223. Aborto = 274. Relapse= 274. Recaída=
174. Hernia= 174. Hernia= 224. Mole= 224. Topo = 275. Retina= 275. Retina=
175. Herniated Discs= 175. Discos herniados = 225. Mononucleosis= 225. Mononucleosis= 276. Rheumatoid arthritis= 276. Artritis reumatoide =
176. Herpes simplex= 176. Herpes simple = 226. Multiple sclerosis= 226. Esclerosis múltiple= 277. Rhinitis= 277. Rinitis=
177. High Blood Pressure= 177. Presión arterial alta = 227. Mumps= 227. Paperas = 278. Ruptured Appendix= 278. Apéndice roto =
178. High risk pregnancy= 178. Embarazo de alto riesgo= 228. Muscle strain= 228. Distensión muscular= 279. Salivary Glands= 279. Glándulas salivales =
179. Hives= 179. Urticaria = 229. Nausea= 229. Náuseas= 280. Scabies= 280. Sarna =
180. Hormone replacement= 180. Reposición hormonal= 230. Necrosis= 230. Necrosis= 281. Scrotum= 281. Escroto=
181. Hydrocephalus= 181. Hidrocefalia= 231. Nephritis= 231. Nefritis= 282. Seizure= 282. Convulsión =
182. Hypertension= 182. Hipertensión= 232. Non verbal= 232. No verbal= 283. Septic shock= 283. Choque séptico =
184. Hyperthyroidism= 184. Hipertiroidismo= 233. Noninvasive= 233. No invasivo= 284. Sharp pain= 284. Dolor agudo=
185. Hypotension= 185. Hipotensión= 234. Nostril= 234. Fosa nasal = 285. Shot record= 285. Récord de tiros=
186. Hypothyroidism= 186. Hipotiroidismo= 235. Numbness= 235. Entumecimiento = 286. Sickle Cell Anemia= 286. Anemia de células falciformes =
187. Hysterectomy= 187. Histerectomía= 236. Obesity= 236. Obesidad= 287. Side effects= 287. Efectos secundarios=
188. Immunizations= 188. Inmunizaciones= 237. Ointment= 237. Ungüento = 288. Sleep apnea= 288. Apnea del sueño=
189. In remission= 189. En remisión = 238. Optic Nerve= 238. Nervio Óptico= 289. Sleep study= 289. Estudio del sueño=
190. Indigestion= 190. Indigestión= 239. Oral contraceptives= 239. Anticonceptivos orales= 290. Spasm= 290. Espasmo =
191. Infectious Diseases= 191. Enfermedades Infecciosas= 240. Osteoarthritis= 240. Osteoartritis= 291. Specialty Drugs= 291. Medicamentos de especialidad=
192. Infertility= 192. Infertilidad= 241. Osteoporosis= 241. Osteoporosis= 292. Spine= 292. Columna =
193. Influenza= 193. Gripe= 242. Outpatient= 242. Paciente ambulatorio= 293. Spleen= 293. Bazo=
194. Injury= 194. Lesión = 243. Ovarian cancer= 243. Cáncer de ovario= 294. Sprain= 294. Esguince =
195. Inpatient= 195. Paciente hospitalizado= 244. Over the Counter Medication= 244. Medicamentos de venta libre = 295. Steroids= 295. Esteroides=
196. Instep= 196. Empeine= 245. Overdose= 245. Sobredosis= 296. Stethoscope = 296. Estetoscopio =
197. Iron deficiency anemia= 197. Anemia por deficiencia de hierro = 246. Pacemaker= 246. Marcapasos= 297. Stool culture= 297. Cultivo de heces =
198. Irritable bowel syndrome= 198. Síndrome del intestino irritable = 247. Pain= 247. Dolor= 298. Strep Throat= 298. Faringitis estreptocócica =
199. Jaundice= 199. Ictericia = 249. Panic attack= 249. Ataque de pánico = 299. Stroke= 299. Trazo =
200. Joint Pain= 200. Dolor en las articulaciones = 250. Pap smear= 250. Papanicolaou = 300. Suppository = 300. Supositorio =